
Year after year, Webster Groves Community Days continues to be one of the most popular community celebrations in the area. The four-day event takes place from July 1-4 and features the traditional carnival rides, barbecue, parade and fireworks that crowds have come to love.
The carnival and BBQ will take place on the grounds of the Eden Seminary at the corner of Lockwood & Bompart July 1-4 and includes rides, carnival food, and live music. A children's pet parade takes place July 1 at 5:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required.
Thursday, July 4 includes one of the region's most popular July 4th parades at 10 a.m., a carnival with rides and a midway from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and live entertainment in the evening. A spectacular fireworks display begins at 9:30 p.m. at Memorial Field.
More information and a full schedule: webstergroves.org
Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym. Reservations are not necessary.
With the help of ten truckloads of sand, The Magic House's backyard will be transformed once again into a beachfront park for the popular Sandcastle Beach exhibit. Sandcastle Beach opens May 26 with a Kick Off to Summer event that includes ice cream, the Bubble Bus and a dance party!
Catch a movie or two at the Saint Louis Science Center's OMNIMAX Theater, where films are shown featuring the IMAX with Laser. This state-of-the-art theater provides the sharpest images, unmatched sound quality and 40% greater color range than traditional theaters. The five-story, 80-foot-diameter dome will fill your entire field of vision providing a truly immersive experience. Opening May 24: The Little Mermaid: The IMAX Experience.
Visit the James S. McDonnell Planetarium in Forest Park and see a star show to experience the largest artificial sky in the Western Hemisphere. Star shows are lead LIVE by one of the Planetarium's educators, creating a new and tailored experience for every audience.
Science Tots is designed for children ages 18 to 36 months. The class provides opportunities to support brain development and learning. Toddlers and their grown-ups will explore STEM topics through songs, stories, hands-on exploration and play.